Critical Contrast: Solar Energy Initiatives (OTCMKTS:SNRY) versus Orix Corp Ads (NYSE:IX)

Orix Corp Ads (NYSE:IX) and Solar Energy Initiatives (OTCMKTS:SNRY) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

1.7% of Orix Corp Ads shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Solar Energy Initiatives shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Orix Corp Ads shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility and Risk

Orix Corp Ads has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its share price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Solar Energy Initiatives has a beta of -0.65, indicating that its share price is 165% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Orix Corp Ads and Solar Energy Initiatives, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Orix Corp Ads	0	0	1	0	3.00
Solar Energy Initiatives	0	0	0	0	0.00

Profitability

This table compares Orix Corp Ads and Solar Energy Initiatives’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Orix Corp Ads	13.55%	9.93%	2.53%
Solar Energy Initiatives	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Orix Corp Ads and Solar Energy Initiatives”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Orix Corp Ads	$22.13 billion	1.90	$2.95 billion	$2.67	14.19
Solar Energy Initiatives	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Orix Corp Ads has higher revenue and earnings than Solar Energy Initiatives.

Summary

Orix Corp Ads beats Solar Energy Initiatives on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Orix Corp Ads

ORIX Corporation provides diversified financial services in Japan, the United States, Asia, Europe, Australasia, and the Middle East. The company's Corporate Financial Services and Maintenance Leasing segment is involved in the finance and fee; leasing and rental of automobiles, electronic measuring instruments, and ICT-related equipment businesses; and provision of life insurance and environment and energy-related products and services. Its Real Estate segment develops, rents, and manages real estate properties; operates facilities; real estate asset management; manages residential condominiums and office building; and provides construction contracting, real estate brokerage, and real estate investment advisory services, as well as operates hotels and Japanese inns. The company's PE Investment and Concession segment engages in the private equity (PE) investment and concession businesses. Its Environment and Energy segment provides renewable energy; ESCO; retails electric power; sells solar panels and battery electricity storage systems; and recycling and waste management services, as well as generates solar power. The company's Insurance segment sells life insurance products through agents, banks, and other financial institutions, as well as face-to-face and online. Its Banking and Credit segment provides banking and consumer finance services. The company's Aircraft and Ships segment engages in the aircraft leasing and management, and ship-related finance and investment businesses. Its ORIX USA segment offers finance, investment, and asset management services. The company's ORIX Europe segment provides equity and fixed income asset management services. Its Asia and Australia segment offers finance and investment businesses. The company was formerly known as Orient Leasing Co., Ltd. and changed its name to ORIX Corporation in 1989. ORIX Corporation was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

About Solar Energy Initiatives

Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, markets and sells solar power products, systems, and services in the United States and the Caribbean. The company primarily designs, markets, and sells solar power systems for residential and commercial customers; and designs, markets, sells, owns, and operates solar power systems for municipal and commercial customers, as well as designs, develops, and manages solar parks. Its products include photovoltaic panels, photovoltaic roofing systems, solar thermal products, balance of system products, and management system products. The company was formerly known as NP Capital Corp. and changed its name to Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. in September 2008. Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Cary, North Carolina.